my first move

ok ladies this is my first move as a navy wife . i have no idea what to expect. he will be sent back to va in jan from his ship but he has to be at his new command here in cali by feb 9th. how do we do this ? help me please , :affraid: :face: :roll: :shock:

You need to contact housing here in Norfolk...and they will arrange the movers.Im in SC right now so I dont have my binder of all Navy Wisdom from Compass.So when I get home I'll post info and stuff.

Your husband has to step up to the plate and arrange movers and everything.

Do ask your husband if they Navy is moving you or if you are moving yourself.There are already posts heavily discussing this as far as what you need to make sure to do...such as keep every paperwork that you recieve and receipts if you are moving and not the Navy so they can reimburse you.

Also figure out what your BAH will be and if you guys will be living off base or on base.If you're on base then your husband needs to put in for base housing through Norfolk (its by FFSC on Hampton Blvd. he will know what I'm talking about...right by childcare and Navy Fed,all in that complex) Housing Office.Your husband has to have his orders with him in order to put in for housing at the next command.

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the only thing is i am here in cali and he is in norfolk. but he is also on a six month. right now so when he gets his orders he will be out to sea. and they told him he has a sponsor here in pt. mugu that is suppoe to help him now does that mean he is the one doing everything that my dh is suppose to be doing?

I would suggest a couple of things.I'll look it up once I get home,try to contact FFSC in Norfolk (again just google Fleet&Family Support Center Hampton Roads),or call Military Onesource.

If I didn't have such a horrible headache I'd google the phone numbers for you,girlie.

But def contact 2 outta 3 and have them explain what that means.

Since you're not here it is so very hard to do anything.You dont have the FRG to contact...how bout the Ombudsman for his ship? What ship is he on? (you can PM this) FFSC can give you the ombudsman number or google the ship for the official website which will also have the Ombudsman info.The ombudsman might be able to explain it too.

Good luck!

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Yeah lemme know...this is all stuff I would do if I was in your position.Now Im not super tight with our FRG/Ombudsmen so I'd prolly try the FFSC/Military Onesource route.Your husband should be finding out this stuff too,and letting you know.Stay on him! He needs to be doing all the footwork since he's here and you're there.If he doesn't stay ontop of things you may be missing out on something free or something costing you more.And a lot of this to is you have to research and ask questions...half the stuff I know my husband was not aware of...and Ive had to correct him on what the military offers us.

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